The National Weather Service and AccuWeather both warn of severe weather that could affect the Southeast region, though forecasts remain uncertain.

Tornado Watch NOW in effect until 8 PM TORNADO WATCH is now in effect for southeast Kentucky, most of southwest Virginia, and parts of east Tennessee until 8 PM EDT this evening. Counties included

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Des Moines for Polk and several surrounding counties.

Heavy downpours and hail covered Franklin as strong storms blew through Middle Tennessee, bringing severe weather and the possibility of tornadoes. Street cameras in Franklin showed heavy rainfall and large hail falling along Downs Boulevard and Highway 96 at about 4:30 p.m.

At least seven people are dead in Missouri after strong supercell storms that spurred tornado warnings slammed into St. Louis on Friday. Two others died in Virginia.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Denver at 2:53 p.m. May 18. It includes Larimer and Weld counties.

A rural North Texas school district canceled classes on Monday after a night of severe storms . Gordon ISD, located in Palo Pinto County, had extensive damage to school property and asked staff and students to stay off campus while emergency crews and insurance adjusters investigate.

At least six tornado sightings were reported in eastern Colorado on Sunday afternoon with at least one storm forecasters called “extremely dangerous.”